Motivation
can start with a single thought or feeling. The what! We then need to pause and
take the time to contemplate that thought or feeling. Do we want to take
action, is there a desire to pursue a goal? In order to then set a goal and
accomplish anything, big or small, we require a why!!
Why?... Why is this goal important to you? One word or one sentence may seem to be the
answer initially, but more thought is required. The process of motivation continues. Dig deep, because a superficial
why creates superficial motivation and will only get you so far. Expand your
why beyond just yourself, to include possibly family, friends, community and
the world. Personal self gain is often not enough to sustain us.
That one initial why and resulting answer can
ripple outward, creating a HUGE why!! If your why is big enough, action becomes
almost instant and the how becomes much easier and more attainable.
Know your
limitations. Know when help is needed and obtain the right help to get the job
done. When you write down the steps to achieving your goal also write out all
your why’s leading up to the big one. Successful motivation requires knowing
all the why’s and the how’s. I believe that is how you stay motivated and reach
your goal. Maybe that is why goal setting has always been difficult for me. I
didn’t truly understand the why of it.
Know your
why and make it huge!!
Michele
Ward
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